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词条 John Tate (boxer)
释义

  1. Amateur career

     1976 Olympic results 

  2. Professional career

  3. Outside the ring

  4. Death

  5. Professional boxing record

  6. References

  7. External links

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| image =
| realname =
| nickname = Big John
| weight = Heavyweight
| height = 6 ft 4 in
| reach = 80 in
| nationality = American
| birth_date = {{birth date|1955|1|29}}
| birth_place = Marion, Arkansas, U.S.
| death_date = {{death date and age|1998|4|9|1955|1|29}}
| death_place = Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S.
| style = Orthodox
| total = 37
| wins = 34
| KO = 23
| losses = 3
| medaltemplates={{MedalSport | Men's amateur boxing}}{{MedalCountry | {{USA}} }}{{MedalOlympics}}{{MedalBronze | 1976 Montreal| Heavyweight}}
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John Tate (January 29, 1955 – April 9, 1998) was an American professional boxer who competed from 1977 to 1988, and held the WBA heavyweight title from 1979 to 1980. As an amateur he won a bronze medal in the heavyweight division at the 1976 Summer Olympics.

Amateur career

"Big John" Tate (named due to his 6'4" height) captured a bronze medal at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, losing to Olympic boxing legend Teófilo Stevenson.

1976 Olympic results

  • Round of 16: Defeated Andrzej Biegalski (Poland) by decision, 5-0
  • Quarterfinal: Defeated Peter Hussing (West Germany) by decision, 3-2
  • Semifinal: Lost to Teófilo Stevenson (Cuba) KO round 1 (was awarded bronze medal)

Tate lost in the finals of the 1975 National Golden Gloves to Emory Chapman. He lost in the quarterfinals the next year in a split decision to Michael Dokes. He avenged his loss to Dokes in the Olympic Trials by decision, and beat 1976 National AAU Champion Marvin Stinson to advance to the Olympic team. He also beat future heavyweight champion Greg Page by two close decisions, one in the quarterfinals of the 1975 National Golden Gloves tournament.

Tate met his future trainer, Ace Miller, during an amateur tournament in Knoxville, Tennessee. Tate and Miller worked together through 1983.[1]

Professional career

Tate turned pro in 1977 and scored a series of high-profile wins, knocking out highly ranked contenders Duane Bobick, Bernardo Mercado, and Kallie Knoetze. He captured the vacant WBA title on October 20, 1979 by defeating Gerrie Coetzee by decision, succeeding Muhammad Ali, who had relinquished the title that summer. Tate's fights with Knoetze and Coetzee were held in Apartheid South Africa, the latter before 80,000 fans.

Tate lost the title to Mike Weaver in his first defence just five months later. Tate was well ahead on all scorecards going into the 15th and final round when the big hitting Weaver landed a left hook punch to the chin that left the champion twitching unconscious on the canvas for several minutes.[2]

Tate came back from the loss on June 20, 1980 against up and coming Trevor Berbick. This was on the undercard of the legendary fight between Sugar Ray Leonard and Roberto Durán. The former champion started well, but tired throughout the bruising battle and was defeated by Berbick early in the 9th round—being knocked out by a punch that caught him on the back of the head and left him unconscious.[2]

Tate was in the frame to challenge Larry Holmes for the heavyweight title in 1984, but the fight fell apart due to injury. Tate boxed on and off for the remainder of the 1980s but was often grossly overweight. He weighed in at an astonishing 281 lbs prior to losing a points decision to journeyman Noel Quarless in London, in his final fight in 1988. Tate's professional career record was 34-3, with 23 wins by knockout.

Outside the ring

Tate's life after his championship reign was brief and troubled, suffering from a cocaine addiction during the 1980s, being convicted on petty theft and assault charges,[3] serving time in prison, and at times panhandling on the streets of Knoxville, Tennessee.[4] He was rumored to have ballooned to over 400 pounds in his post-fighting years.[4]

Death

On April 9, 1998, Tate died of injuries sustained following a one-car automobile accident. It was determined that he suffered a massive stroke, caused by a brain tumor, while driving. The pickup truck crashed into a utility pole. Two other passengers were not seriously injured.[5]

Professional boxing record

{{BoxingRecordSummary
|ko-wins=23
|ko-losses=2
|dec-wins=10
|dec-losses=1
|dq-wins=1
}}
No.|NumberResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
37{{no2}}Loss34–3{{flagicon|UK}} Noel QuarlessPTS10Mar 30, 1988{{flagicon|UK}} {{small|York Hall, London, England}}
36{{yes2}}Win34–2{{flagicon|USA}} Wesley SmithUD4Jan 16, 1988{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Viking Hall, Bristol, Tennessee, U.S.}}
35{{yes2}}Win33–2{{flagicon|USA}} Mark GreenKO1 (6)Dec 19, 1987{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Bristol, Tennessee, U.S.}}
34{{yes2}}Win32–2{{flagicon|USA}} Calvin JonesMD4Nov 28, 1987{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|International Speedway, Bristol, Tennessee, U.S.}}
33{{yes2}}Win31–2{{flagicon|USA}} Steve EisenbarthTKO1 (6)Apr 17, 1986{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Convention Center, Bakersfield, California, U.S.}}
32{{yes2}}Win30–2{{flagicon|USA}} Marty CapassoKO1:26}}Aug 19, 1983{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Auditorium, West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S.}}
31{{yes2}}Win29–2{{flagicon|USA}} Donnie LongUD10Apr 10, 1983{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Hilton, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.}}
30{{yes2}}Win28–2{{flagicon|USA}} Danny SuttonTKO2:55}}Jan 13, 1983{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Viking Hall, Bristol, Tennessee, U.S.}}
29{{yes2}}Win27–2{{flagicon|USA}} Bruce GrandhamTKO3 (10)Aug 27, 1982{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Bristol, Tennessee, U.S.}}
28{{yes2}}Win26–2{{flagicon|USA}} Leroy BooneUD10Jul 8, 1982{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S.}}
27{{yes2}}Win25–2{{flagicon|USA}} Leroy CaldwellUD10Mar 25, 1982{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.}}
26{{yes2}}Win24–2{{flagicon|USA}} Chuck GardnerKO2:25}}Nov 27, 1981{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Civic Coliseum, Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S.}}
25{{yes2}}Win23–2{{flagicon|USA}} Barry FunchesTKO2:59}}Oct 15, 1981{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Sands, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.}}
24{{yes2}}Win22–2{{flagicon|USA}} Clayman ParkerTKO2:47}}Aug 8, 1981{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S.}}
23{{yes2}}Win21–2{{flagicon|USA}} Harvey SteichenUD10Feb 15, 1981{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Civic Coliseum, Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S.}}
22{{no2}}Loss20–2{{flagicon|CAN}} Trevor BerbickKO0:22}}Jun 20, 1980{{flagicon|CAN}} {{small|Olympic Stadium, Montreal, Quebec, Canada}}
21{{no2}}Loss20–1{{flagicon|USA}} Mike WeaverKO2:15}}Mar 31, 1980{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Stokely Athletic Center, Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S.}}{{small|Lost WBA heavyweight title}}
20{{yes2}}Win20–0{{flagicon|RSA|1928}} Gerrie CoetzeeUD|Unanimous decision}}15Oct 20, 1979{{flagicon|RSA|1928}} {{small|Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria, South Africa}}{{small|Won vacant WBA heavyweight title}}
19{{yes2}}Win19–0{{flagicon|RSA|1928}} Kallie KnoetzeTKO2:52}}Jun 2, 1979{{flagicon|RSA|1928}} {{small|Independence Stadium, Mmabatho, South Africa}}
18{{yes2}}Win18–0{{flagicon|USA}} Duane BobickKO2:15}}Feb 17, 1979{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Market Square Arena, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.}}
17{{yes2}}Win17–0{{flagicon|USA}} Ron DraperKO1:55}}Dec 9, 1978{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.}}
16{{yes2}}Win16–0{{flagicon|USA}} Roy WallaceKO0:43}}Oct 14, 1978{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|The Summit, Houston, Texas, U.S.}}
15{{yes2}}Win15–0{{flagicon|USA}} Johnny BoudreauxSD|Split decision}}10Aug 26, 1978{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Houston, Texas, U.S.}}
14{{yes2}}Win14–0{{flagicon|USA}} Walter SantemoreKO2:45}}Jul 7, 1978{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Sports Stadium, Orlando, Florida, U.S.}}
13{{yes2}}Win13–0{{flagicon|COL}} Bernardo MercadoTKO2:24}}Jun 22, 1978{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.}}
12{{yes2}}Win12–0{{flagicon|ARG}} Reinaldo GorositoKO2 (10)May 13, 1978{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Sports Stadium, Orlando, Florida, U.S.}}
11{{yes2}}Win11–0{{flagicon|USA}} Harold CarterDQ|Disqualification}}4Apr 25, 1978{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Sports Stadium, Orlando, Florida, U.S.}}
10{{yes2}}Win10–0{{flagicon|USA}} Leon ShawKO2:32}}Mar 14, 1978{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Sports Stadium, Orlando, Florida, U.S.}}
9{{yes2}}Win9–0{{flagicon|USA}} James DixonKO3Jan 29, 1978{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Hyatt Regency, Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S.}}
8{{yes2}}Win8–0{{flagicon|USA}} Charlie JordanKO1Dec 3, 1977{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S.}}
7{{yes2}}Win7–0{{flagicon|USA}} Frank SchramTKO1 (6)Nov 18, 1977{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}}
6{{yes2}}Win6–0{{flagicon|USA}} Lou EsaKO2:58}}Oct 22, 1977{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|The Aladdin, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}}
5{{yes2}}Win5–0{{flagicon|USA}} Eddie LopezMD|Majority decision}}6Sep 13, 1977{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Grand Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.}}
4{{yes2}}Win4–0{{flagicon|USA}} Walter SantemorePTS|Points decision}}6Aug 23, 1977{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.}}
3{{yes2}}Win3–0{{flagicon|USA}} Baker TinsleyKO2 (6)Aug 20, 1977{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|High School Gym, Pikeville, Kentucky, U.S.}}
2{{yes2}}Win2–0{{flagicon|USA}} Norm KuesKO|Knockout}}1:45}}Jun 1, 1977{{flagicon|CAN}} {{small|Forum, Montreal, Quebec, Canada}}
1{{yes2}}Win1–0{{flagicon|USA}} Jerry ThompkinsTKO|Technical knockout}}2:40}}May 7, 1977{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Kiel Auditorium, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.}}

References

1. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.doghouseboxing.com/DHB/KenH020108.htm |title=Reflections on Big John Tate: Boxing Interview with Ace Miller |publisher=Doghouseboxing.com |date= |accessdate=2013-12-02}}
2. ^1 {{cite web|url=http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4158/is_19980416/ai_n14160398 |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2007-10-24 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081012132958/http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4158/is_19980416/ai_n14160398 |archivedate=2008-10-12 |df= }}
3. ^http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1355/is_n14_v83/ai_13362481{{dead link|date=April 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
4. ^1 {{cite news|author=Frank Litsky |url=https://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9B00E6D9123DF932A25757C0A96E958260 |title=John Tate, 43, Troubled Heavyweight Champ |work=New York Times |date=1998-04-11 |accessdate=2013-12-02}}
5. ^{{cite news|last1=Thompson|first1=Jack|title=Examiner: Tate's Death From Stroke|url=http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1998-04-12/sports/9804120293_1_medical-examiner-utility-pole-tumor|accessdate=21 May 2018|newspaper=Chicago Tribue|date=April 12, 1998}}

External links

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